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Microneedling and Nanoneedling

Microneedling and nanoneedling are some of the fastest natural ways to improve your skin tone and elasticity while incorporating herbal serums into your skincare.

Both micro and nano needling move blood, qi, and interstitial fluid to the area of treatment. Much like acupuncture, this causes the body to send its own resources to repair it. In the face, this repair can be seen almost immediately post-treatment through the brightening of Shen or glow. In Western biomedical terms, the body is beginning its inflammatory response to put down new stem cells, collagen, and elastin through the microchannels we create.

The best news? Results last 3-5 years without any maintenance.
Microneedling:

Microneedling increases the absorption of the herbal serums that I use by 2,000-3,000%, ensuring that you get the benefit of every last drop. The needles penetrate to the dermis layer, meaning products can reach that level and heal skin at a deeper level. I recommend microneedling for deep wrinkles or tissue damage (like deep acne scars) for this reason.

Benefits:
  • A reduction in the appearance of fine lines, larger pores, sun damage scars, stretch marks and rosacea
  • These same regeneration mechanisms are stimulated at the scalp to stimulate hair growth if requested
  • Cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling, unlike botox, change the integrity of your skin
  • Does not cause swelling or numbness like botox
  • Has longer lasting effects than botox and has a more natural look to it - changes are based on your body's natural response!
  • Faster results than facial acupuncture (3-6 sessions instead of 10-12)
  • Combined with red light therapy (which I include) can add an extra boost of 200% to collagen.
Facial acupuncture by Nicole Fillion-Robin
Recommended Frequency: 
  • Microneedling works best in 3-6 sessions for lasting results (though you will notice results about two weeks after the first session!). Schedule follow up sessions 4-6 weeks after initial session. 
  • You can choose to do cosmetic acupuncture sessions or acupuncture in between for faster results
Ready for some deep relaxation and compliments? Let's get started! A free 15 minute consultation is required.
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There are ways to age gracefully and with respect to all the hard work our bodies have put in towards survival and thriving. The way I treat skincare mirrors that. I try to stay away from the common concepts that society has regarding aging and wrinkles. We often think of wrinkles and other signs of aging as negative. But just think! Imagine all the emotions that cause wrinkle lines: worry, anger, frustration, grief and let's not forget laughter and joy! Your body worked hard on those. Wrinkles like scars and other marks on our bodies can show our lived experiences. They hold so many emotions, and clients often experience a somatic release when they thought they were just coming in for "vanity."

Why get microneedling from an acupuncturist?
  • Training in holistic skincare using herbal serums that best fit your constitution
  • Choose to add in acupuncture to make you healthier and more relaxed in body and soul at no extra cost
  • Highly trained in Clean Needle Technique

Plan for:
  • downtime: redness similar to a slight sunburn that lasts 8-24 hours
  • avoid: makeup, all facial products (except hyaluronic acid), sweat, sun, dust for 24 hours after microneedling
  • bedtime: use hyaluronic acid before sleep + during the day if your skin feels dry
  • schedule your next appointment (minimum 4 weeks after first session, 6 weeks maximum)
  • a chance of some redness or peeing for 1-2 weeks after treatment. Plan accordingly if you are planning to do this for a special event!
  • no downtime with nanoneedling or cosmetic acupuncture (which may be done in between microneedling safely) to speed up results.

Nanoneedling:
Slightly less invasive than microneedling, nanoneedling reach the first layer of skin (epidermis). It is best if you are worried about fine lines and wrinkles, swelling or sagging.

These microscopic hairlike cones oscillate just like the microneedle to separate the cells of the skin to drive in the topical product and allow up to 97% product absorption. This allows for the stimulation of collagen production to help with fine lines and wrinkles, a less invasive treatment for acne hyperpigmentation and an overall smoothness and plumping of your skin.


Microneedling is best for:
  • deeper wrinkles
  • deep acne scars
  • age spots
  • blackheads
  • hair loss
  • stretchmarks
Nanoneedling is best for:
  • fine lines and wrinkles
  • sagging
  • facial swelling or facial puffiness
  • when you don't have time to recover from redness before an event

Location

8700 Menchaca Rd, Suite 705, Austin, TX 78748

Hours

Tuesday-Friday by appointment only

Get in touch

email: nicole@asyouareacu.com
text or call: 512-270-1664

Disclaimer
All material and information on this site is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any condition or disease or to be considered medical or psychological advice. Please consult with your own health care practitioner before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle and make your own well-informed decision based on what is best for you.

Descargo de responsabilidad
Todo el material y la información en este sitio no está destinado a tratar, curar o prevenir ninguna condición o enfermedad, ni debe considerarse un consejo médico o psicológico. Consulte con su médico antes de realizar cambios en su dieta, rutina de ejercicios o estilo de vida y tome una decisión bien informada basada en lo que sea mejor para usted.
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    • Microneedling
    • Facial Acupuncture
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